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B. Coordinated IEfforts. The County shall provide overall direction and administration of the System{ Franchisee and the County will work closely and cooperatively to .design and implement the y~tem s pohc~es, servmes, and rate structures so as to minimize costs, ~mprove service quality, maximize efficiency, and to meet the System's goals of expanding transportation options within [the County. The Franchisee will be involved in and shall assist the County in overall System pl ,a~aning efforts. These efforts shall include assisting the County with all audits and operational l~lanning requirements pertaining to the System, developing and promoting new services; exl~oring alternative funding and contracting methods; budgeting and capital areas; and public outreach efforts. C. Reports. Tlte Franchisee will prepare all reports required by any appropriate party, including without li~nitation, the County and the North Carolina Department of Transportation ("NCDOT").I Such reports will include Franchisee's obligation for data collection deemed necessary[by the County for the planning and operation of the System. Franchisee shall prepare anc[ .submit comprehensive monthly reports for presentation to the County. These reports will in[. lude: (a) A manlagement summary highlighting recent achievements, upcoming training schedules and significant issues affecting the System; (b) Inform' ion regarding accidents, incidents, complaints and commendations; ~ (c) Total nl[mber of transports and locations for transport; , (d) Total n~,mber of"No Shows" and "Late Cancellations" for the month; and (e) Any otlier information as reasonably deemed appropriate by the County. D. Operations. The Franchisee's local Program Manager will participate in the County's Emergency Manag '_e'_[nent operations drills. Franchisee will be a standby resource for the County Emergency Manal:~ement System. Franchisee will also coordinate with local City and County law enforcement ar~ other officials in emergency and/or System planning and development efforts. E. Personnel. T~h{ !Franchisee shall recruit, hire, supervise and manage qualified and properly certified personr/el: including, but not limited to certified EMTs, drivers and dispatchers, supervisors, and a Program Manager to manage the System within the County. The Franchisee shall provide all er~ lployee salaries and benefits. All such employees shall be deemed employed solely and exclusiv, y by Franchisee. F. Lease of Vehia ,s; Markings on Vehicles. The Franchisee will lease from the County vehicles for the sum of $1.00 per vehicle per year, which shall include a minimum of one Basic Life Support Ambulanc~ stocked with all associated supplies and equipment (collectively, the "Vehicles"). Franchisee ~arrants that the Vehicles will be used solely and exclusively for the System services, and not ~or charter work or other uses, unless specifically approved in advance, in writing by the 0aunty Manager's office. Any markings on the Vehicles shall indicate that such Vehicles ar~ operated by Franchisee. Any other markings shall be in strict compliance with all applicable[laws, regulations or ordinances, including any applicable County ordinance. All Vehicle markinis shall be made promptly, at Franchisee's expense.